EPCR has received a citing complaint against the Stade Toulousain replacement, Santiago Chocobares (No 22), arising from his club’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final match against Harlequins at Le Stadium on Sunday.
Chocobares is alleged to have tackled the Harlequins centre, Luke Northmore (No 13), in a dangerous manner in the 74th minute of the match in contravention of Law 9.13.
The complaint was made by the match Citing Commissioner, Beth Dickens (Scotland).
Law 9.13 A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously
Under World Rugby’s Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 9.13 carries the following sanction entry points - Low End: 2 weeks; Mid-range: 6 weeks; Top end: 10 to 52 weeks
Benjamin Rutherford (Ireland), Chair, Valeriu Toma (Romania) and Roddy MacLeod (Scotland) have been appointed as the independent Disciplinary Committee for the hearing which will take place by video conference on Wednesday.